Infant and Toddler Development

This award is not eligible for Financial Aid

The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Infant and Toddler Development program prepares students with foundational knowledge on the development of infant and toddler aged children. Students will learn about child health, physical milestones, cognitive development as well as disabilities and developmental delays specific to this age group. Topics include communication and language acquisition, and adult/child relationship building. Also covered is social-emotional development, societal stresses, and supportive professional roles and responsibilities. An Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Early Childhood Education is available.

This is a Fast Track Certificate, which can be completed in two semesters or less.

Details

Field of Interest
Education
Academic Plan Code
5277N
Total credits required
9
Catalog Year
2023 - 2024
What You'll Learn
  1. Describe the physical development of infant and toddler aged children and corresponding nutritional and fitness needs.
  2. Examine appropriate health and safety standards, practices, and documentation in infant and toddler settings.
  3. Contrast the major research and theories within the field of child development.
  4. Summarize the cognitive and psychosocial development of the infant and toddler aged children.
  5. Describe attachment and relationship development between adults and infant and toddler aged children and its impact on child development.
  6. Summarize language development and communication skills of infant and toddler aged children.
  7. Apply early childhood education skills in the infant and toddler setting.
Career Statistics

Successful completion of this certificate may lead to employment in a variety of different occupations and industries. Below are examples of related occupations with associated Arizona-based wages* for this certificate. Education requirements vary for the occupations listed below, so you may need further education or degrees in order to qualify for some of these jobs and earn the related salaries. Please visit with an academic advisor and/or program director for additional information. You can click on any occupation to view the detail regarding education level, wages, and employment information.

Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education
$32,930
Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education
$34,550

There are additional career opportunities associated with this certificate that do not have occupational data available for Arizona at this time. These occupations are listed below:

  • Teaching Assistants, All Other
  • Teaching Assistants, Special Education

* Career and wage information provided by Pipeline AZ using data, reports, and forecasts which are generated using government data sources. Sources

Course Sequence by Term

The following is the suggested course sequence by term. Please keep in mind:

  • Students should meet with an academic advisor to develop an individual education plan that meets their academic and career goals. Use the Degree Progress Report Tool in your Student Center to manage your plan.
  • The course sequence is laid out by suggested term and may be affected when students enter the program at different times of the year.
  • Initial course placement is determined by current district placement measures and/or completion of 100-200 level course and/or program requirements.
  • Degree and transfer seeking students may be required to successfully complete a MCCCD First Year Experience Course (FYE) within the first two semesters at a MCCCD College. Courses include FYE101 and FYE103. Course offerings will vary by college. See an academic, program, or faculty advisor for details.

Full-time Sequence

Full-time status is 12 credits to 18 credits per semester.

Term 1

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 1
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Credits
ITD200 The Physical Child: Birth to Age Three 3
ITD210 Early Attachments, Relationships, and Families: Birth to Age Three 3
ITD220 Cognition and Communication: Birth to Age Three 3
Official Curriculum Documentation
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Catalog page: https://riosalado.catalog.maricopa.edu/programs/5277N-RSC06
Disclaimer

All information published is subject to change without notice. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information presented, but based on the dynamic nature of the curricular process, course and program information is subject to change in order to reflect the most current information available.

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